sliders

Noun

slider (plural sliders)

1. A potentiometer with a linearly sliding control.
2. A widget allowing the user to select a value or position on a sliding scale.
   • In the Vista Volume Mixer tool, when you move the speaker volume slider, the program sliders move along with it.2008, Paul McFedries, Microsoft Windows Vista Unleashed, page 186
3. A sliding door.
   • Woburn-NEW custom build 5 bedroom, 4 baths, lg. living room, lg. formal dining room, see thru fireplace, 2 sliders to two decks, 1 oversized garage […]1985 April 6, “Houses for Sale (classified advertisement)”, in Gay Community News, page 11
4. A pitch thrown with added pressure by middle and ring fingers yielding a combination of backspin and sidespin, resulting in a motion to the left when thrown by a right handed pitcher.
   • The closer had a wicked slider that was almost unhittable.
5. A similar delivery in which the wrist and ring finger work to impart backspin to the ball.
6. A small hamburger or sandwich, typically served in a warm bun.
   • We ordered five sliders.

   Synonyms:

   miniburger, minihamburger

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